Former U.S. Marine pilot accused of training Chinese aviators loses extradition appeal in Australia

An Australian judge on Thursday rejected an appeal by former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago. Duggan is accused of training Chinese military pilots while working as an instructor for the Test Flying Academy … Read more

Actor Ruby Rose alleges pop star Katy Perry sexually assaulted her in Australia in 2010

Australian actor Ruby Rose accused pop star Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her a decade and a half ago in Melbourne and provincial police confirmed on Wednesday they’re investigating a “historical sexual assault.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. When asked about Rose’s claims, Victoria Police … Read more

Sky turns bright red in Western Australia ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Sky turns bright red in Western Australia ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle 00:11 UP NEXT Search on for missing diaper-clad kangaroo in Wisconsin 01:09 Florida representative found guilty on ethics charges 00:21 Peter Alexander announces departure from NBC … Read more

5th member of Iran women’s soccer team changes mind on accepting asylum in Australia

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia — Another member of the Iran women’s soccer team who accepted a refugee visa to stay in Australia has decided to return to her homeland, a sport official said Monday. That leaves two of an initial seven squad members who’d accepted asylum as sticking with their original decisions. The Iranian women’s soccer team had … Read more

3 more members of Iran women’s soccer team change course, decline to accept asylum in Australia

Another three members of the Iran women’s soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday local time. The departure leaves three of an initial seven squad members in Australia. “Overnight, three members of the Iranian Women’s Football Team made the … Read more

Iranian soccer team leaves Australia, with seven women staying behind

Seven women from the Iranian national soccer team remain in Australia, an Australian government official said Wednesday, as the rest of their team journeys back to a country at the center of a widening conflict in the Middle East. They had arrived to play in the Asian Women’s Cup before the United States and Israel … Read more

6 of 7 Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia stay but rest of team leaves

Gold Coast, Australia — The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia minus seven of its members who were granted asylum, after tearful protests of their departure at Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts inside the terminal by Australian officials who sought to ensure the women understood they were being offered asylum. As the team’s flight time … Read more